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What Everyone Should Know
About Running Shoes
by Dr. Erin White
This is my first of a
monthly article for Sarniasports.com on timely,
interesting and relevant issues for the athlete,
parent, coach, fan etc. with an emphasis on injuries
and prevention. I hope you enjoy it. Of course if
there are any comments or questions please email me.
Although proper athletic
shoes may not allow you to run faster, or jump
higher or score more goals, they may help you avoid
discomfort or even injury. Here are some tips about
what to look for in your next pair.
Proper Fit
-
know what
type of shoe is best for your foot
-
buy shoes
that are appropriate for foot type and training
intensity, not for cosmetics
-
always get
fitted for running shoes in the evening
-
if you
wear orthotic inserts bring them when trying on new
shoes
-
if the
shoes don’t feel good in the store, don’t purchase
them.
Shoe
Care
-
wear
running shoes only for running/training
-
don’t wash
running shoes in a laundry machine
-
don’t kick
off shoes without untying them
Shoe
Replacement
-
excessively worn down shoes may lead to injury
-
replace
shoes every 600-1000 km or every 6 months
-
the
outsoles are made of durable compounds and are a
poor indicator of remaining shoe life.
An excellent article on
running shoes and proper fit is on the website
www.physsportsmed.com and click on past articles
and type in January 2005. Other good websites
include:
www.runnersworld.com and
www.runningtimes.com/shoes.
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